'Who are these people?': Jaya Bachchan questions paparazzi culture
Jaya Bachchan, veteran actor and politician, didn't hold back at the recent We The Women Asia summit in Mumbai.
She said, "My relationship with the paparazzi is zero. Who are these people? Are they trained to represent the people of this country?" making it clear she's not a fan of their approach or ethics.
What's behind her comments?
Bachchan, whose father was a journalist, says she respects traditional media but finds today's paparazzi intrusive and unprofessional.
She pointed out that some young actors even call photographers to take their photos at the airport—then questioned what kind of celebrity does that.
Her words sparked debate about where to draw the line between publicity and privacy.
The response
On Monday, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit pushed back, calling her remarks elitist and unfair.
He reminded everyone that paparazzi are just doing their jobs—and often get hired by celebrities' own PR teams.